Aggregate tax liability in wagering

ABSTRACT

Methods, apparatus and article of manufacture for computing an aggregate tax liability at a gaming device comprises receiving an indication from the gaming device of a start and end of a gaming period. A plurality of games are played by a player during the gaming period. The amount of the player&#39;s winnings and losses for each game played is monitored. A total winnings and a total losses incurred by the player during the gaming period is computed, and an aggregate amount that comprises a summation of the total winning and the total losses during the gaming period is also computed. Based on the location of the gaming device, determine a jurisdiction that governs the aggregate tax liability. Compute the aggregate tax liability based on the aggregate amount and the jurisdiction.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This patent application is a continuation application of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 14/678,705, filed Apr. 3, 2015, the disclosures ofwhich is hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

FIELD

The subject matter disclosed herein relates to an electronic gamingsystems and methods for tracking wagering gains and losses from a gamingsession and submitting an aggregate tax on behalf of the player.

BACKGROUND

The gaming industry has numerous casinos located both worldwide and inthe United States. A client of a casino or other gaming entity cangamble via various games of chance and games of skill. For example,craps, roulette, baccarat, blackjack, poker, and electronic orelectromechanical games (e.g. a slot machine, a video poker machine, andthe like) where a person may gamble on the outcome.

Players may play these games at a stationary kiosk or on wirelessdevices, such as a smartphone, a tablet, a wearable technology, or thelike.

Under current laws governing the taxation of wagering gains and loses, aplayer is permitted to calculate gambling games and losses after theycash out of a single gaming session. A wagering gain means the amountwon in excess of the amount wager (basis). A wagering loss means theamount of the wager (basis) is lost.

Currently, a player must keep track of receipts from every single playin a game or every wager made. She would have to calculate the gain orloss on every transaction separately and treat every play or wager as ataxable event. The player would have to trace and recompute the basisthrough all transactions to calculate the result for each play or wager.

A better view is that the gamble, such as the taxpayer who plays slotmachines, recognizes a wagering gain or loss after the end of a gamingsession, such as she redeems her tokens. An aggregate amount from thewinnings and loses during the gaming period is used to compute the taxliability.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates gaming system 100.

FIG. 2 illustrates system 100 interacting with various type ofelectronic devices 206-1 through 206-N.

FIG. 3 illustrates some components of electronic gaming device 206.

FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of the process of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles inaccordance with the embodiments of the present invention, reference willnow be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specificlanguage will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless beunderstood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is therebyintended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventivefeature illustrated herein, and any additional applications of theprinciples of the invention as illustrated herein, which would normallyoccur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of thisdisclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the inventionclaimed.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments of thepresent invention involve both hardware and software elements whichportions are described below in such detail required to construct andoperate a game method and system according to the embodiments of thepresent invention.

As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, aspects of the presentinvention may be embodied as a system, method or computer programproduct. Accordingly, aspects of the present invention may take the formof an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment(including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.), or anembodiment combining software and hardware. Furthermore, aspects of thepresent invention may take the form of a computer program productembodied in one or more computer readable medium(s) having computerreadable program code embodied thereon.

Any combination of one or more computer readable medium(s) may beutilized. The computer readable medium may be a computer readable signalmedium or a computer readable storage medium. A computer readablestorage medium may be, for example, but not limited to, an electronic,magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system,apparatus, or device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. Morespecific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the computer readablestorage medium would include the following: an electrical connectionhaving one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, arandom access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasableprogrammable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), an optical fiber,a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), and optical storagedevice, a magnetic storage device, or any suitable combination of theforegoing. In the context of this document, a computer readable storagemedium may be any tangible medium that can contain or store a programfor use by or in connection with an instruction execution system,apparatus, or device.

A computer readable signal medium may include a propagated data signalwith computer readable program code embodied thereon, for example, inbaseband or as part of a carrier wave. Such a propagated signal may takeany variety of forms, including, but not limited to, electromagnetic,optical, or any suitable combination thereof. A computer readable signalmedium may be any computer readable medium that is not a computerreadable storage medium and that can communicate, propagate, ortransport a program for use by or in conjunction with an instructionexecution system, apparatus, or device.

Program code embodied on a computer readable medium may be transmittedusing any appropriate medium, including but not limited to wireless,wireline, optical fiber cable, RF and the like, or any suitablecombination of the foregoing.

Computer program code for carrying out operations for aspects of thepresent invention may be written in any combination of one or moreprogramming languages, including an object oriented programming languagesuch as Java, Smalltalk, C++ or the like or conventional proceduralprogramming languages, such as the “C” programming language, AJAX, PHP,HTML, XHTML, Ruby, CSS or similar programming languages. The programmingcode may be configured in an application, an operating system, as partof a system firmware, or any suitable combination thereof. Theprogramming code may execute entirely on the user's computer, partly onthe user's computer, as a stand-alone software package, partly on theuser's computer and partly on a remote computer or entirely on a remotecomputer or server as in a client/server relationship sometimes known ascloud computing. In the latter scenario, the remote computer may beconnected to the user's computer through any type of network, includinga local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), or theconnection may be made to an external computer (for example, through theInternet using an Internet Service Provider).

Aspects of the present invention are described below with reference toflowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams of methods, apparatus(systems) and computer program products according to embodiments of theinvention. It will be understood that each block of the flowchartillustrations and/or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in theflowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams, can be implemented bycomputer program instructions. These computer program instructions maybe provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, specialpurpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus toproduce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via theprocessor of the computer or other programmable data processingapparatus, create means for implementing the functions/acts specified inthe flowchart and/or block diagram block or blocks.

These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computerreadable medium that can direct a computer, other programmable dataprocessing apparatus, or other devices to function in a particularmanner, such that the instructions stored in the computer readablemedium produce an article of manufacture including instructions whichimplement the function/act specified in the flowchart and/or blockdiagram block or blocks.

The computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer,other programmable data processing apparatus, or other devices to causea series of operational steps to be performed on the computer, otherprogrammable apparatus or other devices to produce acomputer-implemented process such that the instructions which execute onthe computer or other programmable apparatus provide processes forimplementing the functions/acts specified in the flowchart and/or blockdiagram block or blocks. As used herein, a “terminal” should beunderstood to be any one of a general purpose computer, as for example apersonal computer or a laptop computer, a client computer configured forinteraction with a server, a special purpose computer such as a server,or a smart phone, soft phone, tablet computer, personal digitalassistant, wearable technology (such as VR headsets, smart watches,smart glasses, smart rings), or any other machine adapted for executingprogrammable instructions in accordance with the description thereof setforth above. The embodiments of the present invention may be facilitatedby any one of the electronic devices described above.

FIG. 1 illustrates gaming system 100 as it communicates with one or moreplayers 102-1 through 102-N as well as one or more tax authorities 104-1through 104-N. Players 102-1 through 102-N may play any number of gamesand different types of games through gaming system 100. Depending on thelocation of players 102-1 through 102-N, gaming system 100 may determinethe relevant tax jurisdiction for the tax liability incurred by players102-1 through 102-N during their gaming sessions. System 100 may submitpre-authorize tax documents along with payment of the tax liability andan electronic signature on behalf of player 102-1 through 102-N to anyone of tax authorities 104-1 through 104-N.

System 100 tracks the winnings and loses for a player during a gamingsession and computing an aggregate tax liability for the player. Theaggregate tax liability may be computed for one or more games that areplayed by a single player during a gaming session. The gaming sessionmay be defined in advance either by the player, by the casino, a taxingauthority in the jurisdiction, or another entity. One or more games maybe played during a gaming session by the same player. The games may befrom the same type or game, or from different type of games. Generally,the games in a gaming session are played from a single location,although it is possible for the gaming session to be tied to aparticular device, rather than the location of the player.

FIG. 2 illustrates system 100 interacting with various type ofelectronic devices 206-1 through 206-N. System 100 comprises one or moreservers 202, one or more processors 204 running software, and any numberof electronic gaming devices 206-1 through 206-N configured to accesssaid server 202 facilitating the playing of games on the remote devices206-1 through 206-N.

As shown in FIG. 2, electronic gaming devices 206-1 through 206-N maycomprise of any number of devices, such as a stand-alone kiosk, a mobiledevice, a tablet, a smart phone, a wearable electronic device (such as asmart watch, a VR headset), and the like. Electronic gaming devices206-1 through 206-N may be owned by the casino or by the player. In oneembodiment, the present invention may be in the form of a softwareapplication (“App”) downloadable onto smart phones, tablets, wearabletechnology or computers and usable via processing power and a userinterface associated therewith.

Server 102 also may be in communication with remote servers located atvarious taxing authorities.

FIG. 3 illustrates some components of electronic gaming device 206. Asshown in FIG. 3, electronic gaming device 206 may include one or moredisplay screens 302, input device 304, identification device 306,payment device 308, a verification device 310, accounting device 312,internal clock 314, printer 316 and voucher device 318.

Electronic gaming device 206 may display one or more streaming medias ondisplay screen 302. Streaming media may be obtained from one or moregaming tables, one or more other electronic gaming devices, a centralserver, a video server, a music server, an advertising server, anotherdata source, and/or any combination thereof.

Electronic gaming device 206 may include input device 304, which iscapable of receiving an indication that a gaming session has started. Inone embodiment, the start of the gaming session begins when the playerlogs into electronic gaming device 206 using input device 304. Theplayer may log onto electronic gaming device 206 by entering a login andpassword. The gaming session ends when the player logs off theelectronic gaming device 206, such as when the player exits his account.An indication that the gaming session has ended may be transmitted.

In one embodiment, the gaming session would be treated as beginning whenthe gambler places the first wager on a particular type of game andending when the same gambler completes his last wager on the same typeof game before the end of the same calendar day, i.e. beginning on orafter 12:00 am and ending at 11:59 p.m. In another embodiment, thewindow of time for a session may be greater than a calendar day. Inanother embodiment, the window of time for a session is less than anentire calendar day.

In one embodiment, the player is required to use the same session ofplay if he stops and resumes the same game in the same establishmentduring the same calendar day. A player is not permitted to offset gainsand losses from separate sessions. Once a player goes to another gamingestablishment a new session would begin, even if on the same calendarday.

Input device 304 may be mechanical buttons, electronic buttons,mechanical switches, electronic switches, optical switches, a slot pullhandle, a keyboard, a keypad, a touch screen, a gesture screen, ajoystick, a pointing device (e.g., a mouse), a virtual (on-screen)keyboard, a virtual (on-screen) keypad, biometric sensor, or anycombination thereof. Input device 304 may be utilized to make a wager,to select one or more reel-of-one functionalities, to obtain player'spoint balances, to obtain any player point data, to control any object,to select one or more pattern gaming options, to obtain data relating tohistorical payouts, to select a row and/or column to move, to select arow area to move, to select a column area to move, to select a symbol(or image) to move, to modify electronic gaming device 100 (e.g., changesound level, configuration, font, language, etc.), to select a movie orsong, to select live streaming medias, to request services (e.g.,drinks, slot attendant, manager, etc.), to select two-dimensional (“2D”)game play, to select three-dimensional (“3D”) game play, to select bothtwo-dimensional and three-dimensional game play, to change theorientation of games in a three-dimensional space, to move a symbol(e.g., wild, multiplier, etc.), and/or any combination thereof. Theseselections may occur via any other input device (e.g., a touch screen,voice commands, etc.). Input device 304 may be any control panel.

The player also may log onto electronic gaming device 206 by submittingbiometrics (e.g., thumb print, retinal scan, or other biometric) throughidentification device 306, which is utilized to allow electronic gamingdevice 100 to determine an identity of a player.

Identification device 206 may include a card entry slot into inputdevice 304. Identification device 306 may include a keypad with anassigned pin number for verification. Identification device 306 mayinclude multiple layers of identification for added security. In oneembodiment, a player could be required to enter a player tracking card,and/or a pin number, and/or a thumb print, and/or any combinationthereof.

Once the player's identity has been identified by identification device306, a player profile may be retrieved. A player profile may contain anynumber of relevant information, such as the player's personalinformation, taxable jurisdiction, related tax submission paperwork, andthe player's electronic signature.

Based on information obtained by identification device 306, electronicgaming device 206 may be reconfigured. For example, the language, soundlevel, music, placement of video streams, placement of images, placementof gaming options, and/or the tables utilized may be modified based onplayer preference data.

In another embodiment, the start of the gaming session is indicated bythe player inserts a form of payment into payment device 308. Someexample forms of payment may include, but not limited to, a credit card,a player's card with points, a token, cash, and the like.

Payment device 308 may be utilized to collect monies and distributemonies (e.g., cash, vouchers, etc.). Payment device 308 may interfacewith a remote device to electronically transmit money and/or credits.Payment device 308 may interface with a credit card and or a player'scard to exchange player points. The gaming session ends when the playerremoves the form of payment from payment device 308, or when themonetary value is used up and there is insufficient funds for furthergame play.

Verification device 310 verifies payment information received frompayment device 308. Verification device 310 may perform the verificationinternally. In another embodiment, verification device 310 transmits thepayment information to a third party server that is remote to electronicdevice 106. The third party server verifies the payment informationoff-site and then transmits either an acceptance or decline of thepropose payment.

Accounting device 312 tracks the wins and losses incurred by the playerduring the gaming session. At the end of the gaming session, accountingdevice 312 computes an aggregate amount earned (or lost) by the playerduring the entirety of the gaming session. In some embodiments,electronic gaming device 206 comprises an internal clock 314 that keepstrack of the date and time. Internal clock 314 is utilized to determinewhen a calendar day for a gaming session has begun (i.e on or after12:00 a.m.) and when a calendar day has ended (i.e., at 11:59 p.m.).

Accounting device 312 may retrieve information from the player's profilein order to determine whether the computed aggregate amount triggers ataxable event. Whether a taxable event has been trigger is dependent onjurisdictional law governing the player's aggregate amount. For example,account device 312 may determined that the aggregate amount falls belowthe taxable threshold, and therefore indicate to the player that no taxliability exists. Accounting device 312 also may remain silent on theissue of taxation, until a taxable event has been triggered.

Electronic gaming device 206 also may include printer 316 which iscapable of printing a receipt with the player's tax liability. In oneembodiment, the receipt may include all of the winnings and lossesincurred during the gaming session, as well as the computed aggregateamount. In one embodiment, printer 118 encompasses a TITO(ticket-in-ticket-out) device.

In one embodiment, a player obtains the aggregate tax liability and anyother relevant tax information using NearField technology. For example,if electronic gaming device 206 is a stand-alone kiosk, the player mayobtain the tax information by simply downing an appropriate app onto hissmartphone, and then tapping his smartphone against the kiosk.

In one embodiment, electronic gaming device 206 is the player's personalmobile device, such as a tablet or iPhone. As such, the aggregate taxliability computed can be saved directed onto the player's device.

In one embodiment, electronic gaming device 206 is able to automaticallytransmit the player's aggregate tax liability to a third party taxpreparation entity, such as the player's accountant. In anotherembodiment, the aggregate tax liability that is computed by accountingdevice 312 may be retrieved by an online tax preparation website, suchas TurboTax® and the like.

Electronic gaming device 206 also may include a voucher device 318 maygenerate, print, transmit, or receive a voucher. The voucher mayrepresent a wagering option, a wagering structure, a wagering timeline,a value of wager, a payout potential, a payout, player point data,universal player point data, and/or any other wagering data. A vouchermay represent an award, which may be used at other locations inside ofthe gaming establishment. For example, the voucher may be a coupon forthe local buffet or a concert ticket.

FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of the process of the invention,including steps for automatically submitting a payment of the computedaggregate tax liability on behalf of the player. In some embodiments, itmay be desirable for the player to not have to stop playing a game inorder to sign and submit tax reporting form (paper). Some aspects ofautomatic tax submission on behalf of a player are described in U.S.application Ser. No. 14/584,381, filed on Dec. 29, 2014, which isincorporated by reference herein.

As shown in FIG. 4, system 100 receives 400 an indication of a start ofa gaming session. The start of the gaming session may be indicated by aplayer logging onto electronic gaming device 206 or inserting a form ofpayment into payment device 308. Identification device 306 identifies402 the player and determines 404 whether the player has a playerprofile on file. As described above, the player profile may contain anynumber of relevant information, such as the player's personalinformation, taxable jurisdiction, related tax submission paperwork, andthe player's electronic signature. If no player profile is found (suchas this is the first time the player is using system 100), system 100may request that the player submit all relevant information forestablishing a player profile, such as personal information and relevantjurisdictions for taxation purposes. System 100 also may request thatthe player pre-authorize tax submission documents and provide anelectronic signature which will be used in the event that an taxliability is triggered at the end of the gaming session.

In one embodiment, before a player ever begins playing, the playerauthorizes (e.g., signs their name) to a tax reporting form (paper). Insome instances, the authorization is required at several locations onthe tax reporting paper. The player may signed several copies of the taxforms in advance. Each signature represents the person having signed offfor each taxable event that may subsequently occur at the machine.Hence, if person hits certain jackpot, he has already signed and anattendant only needs to reset the machine. In such a scenario, theplayer may hit a certain number of jackpots without having to sign theform.

In one embodiment, the player using input device 304 may sign in andenter a pin or some form of electronic signature. This pin/signature maybe the “same” as having written his name on the session form. Inaddition, he may indicate that he is providing his signature for acertain number of games. In another embodiment, the player may providehis signature for a specific length of time. For example, if the playeris in Las Vegas for a weekend bachelor party, he may specify that hissignature is valid for any games played that weekend. The system mayhave a default number to use for either the certain number of games orthe specific length of time.

If a player profile is available for the player, then system 100retrieves 408 the player profile. System 100 also may determined 410 thelocation of electronic gaming device 206 as it pertains to the currentgaming session. The player profile is updated with this location. System100 also may determine whether the tax submission documents andelectronic signature stored in the player profile is still valid. If anyof the documents or electronic signature have expired or is no longervalid, system 100 may transmit additional requests to the player toupdate the information in the player profile.

In one embodiment, the system requests that the player fill out anelectronic tax form for each jurisdiction. The system obtains anelectronic authorization from the player. The system determines, basedon the player's winnings, that the player has a tax liability.

In one embodiment, the system transmits, in response to the taxliability, a tax submission to a remote device. The tax submissioncomprises at least the electronic tax form and the electronicauthorization. In one embodiment, the system receives an indication thatthe electronic authorization is valid for a period of time. In oneembodiment, the system receives an indication that the electronicauthorization is valid for a quantity of games played by the player. Inone embodiment, the system receives an indication that the electronicauthorization is valid for a quantity of tax submissions. In oneembodiment, the system receives an indication that the electronicauthorization is valid up to a total tax liability amount, in which thetotal tax liability amount is determine in advance of receiving therequest from the player. In one embodiment, the system receives anindication that the electronic authorization is valid for a type ofgame.

In one embodiment, the system generates an authorization profile for theplayer, in which the authorization profile comprises the electronicauthorization for at least one jurisdiction. In one embodiment, thesystem obtains the electronic authorization of the player by receivingan electronic signature. In another embodiment, the system obtains theelectronic authorization of the player by receiving biometric data ofthe player. In one embodiment, the system obtains the electronicauthorization of the player by performing a retinal scan on the player.In one embodiment, the system obtains the electronic authorization ofthe player by performing a facial scan on the player. In one embodiment,the system obtains the electronic authorization of the player byperforming a fingerprint scan on the player. In one embodiment, thesystem requests that the player fill out at least one tax form for eachrelevant jurisdiction. In one embodiment, the system monitors the gamefor an amount of the player's winnings In one embodiment, the systemdetermines whether the amount of the player's winnings exceeds a taxablethreshold for the at least one jurisdiction. In one embodiment, thetaxable threshold varies depending on the jurisdiction. In oneembodiment, the taxable threshold is an amount that is determined by thelocation of the player.

System 100 then monitors 412 the wins and losses incurred during thegaming session via accounting device 312. Once system 100 receives 414an indication that a gaming session has ended, such as the player logson the session or removes a credit card from payment device 308, then anaggregate amount from the winning and losses are computed 316 viaaccounting device 312.

Using the information provided by the player profile and the location ofthe player, system 100 determines 318 whether the aggregate amounttriggers a tax threshold. If no tax threshold is trigger, then no taxability exists. System 100 may print 420 a receipt indicating theaggregate loss, which the player may use in its taxable filing for thecalendar year. The game session ends without requiring further inputfrom the player.

However, if a tax threshold is triggered, then system 100 may submit 422a pre-authorized tax submission along with the player's electronicsignature to the relevant tax authority 104-1 through 104-n (as shown inFIG. 1). System 100 also may deduct the amount of the tax liability fromthe total winnings, and then print 424 a receipt for the remainingamount.

In one embodiment, the electronic tax form and the electronicauthorization are transmitted automatically without player input. In oneembodiment, a notification is transmitted to the player that the taxsubmission has been transmitted.

In one embodiment, the system awards the player with a payout thatcomprises the player's winnings less the tax liability. In oneembodiment, the system stores the player's winnings as credits. In oneembodiment, the credits may be redeemable for playing future games. Inanother embodiment, the credits may be converted into cash. In oneembodiment, the system prints a voucher that is redeemable at a cashierlocation in an amount of the player's winnings.

In one embodiment, the system receives a request to modify theelectronic authorization from the player. In one embodiment, the requestto modify further includes canceling the electronic authorization forthe game. In another embodiment, the request to modify includesadjusting the period of time in which the electronic authorization isvalid. In another embodiment, the request to modify includes adjustingthe quantity of games in which the electronic authorization is valid. Inanother embodiment, the request to modify further includes adjusting thequantity of tax submissions in which the electronic authorization isvalid.

In one embodiment, the system receives an indication that the electronicauthorization is valid for a period of time. In one embodiment, thesystem determines that the electronic authorization is no longer valid.In one embodiment, the system transmits an indication to the player thatthe electronic authorization is no longer valid. In one embodiment, thesystem transmits a request for the player to submit an updatedelectronic authorization.

In one embodiment, the system verifies that the electronic tax form isup-to-date. In one embodiment, the system updates the electronic taxform to reflect any changes within the at least one jurisdiction.

System 100 also may print 426 any relevant vouchers that are earned bythe player during the gaming session.

In one embodiment, the player plays the game, when the aggregate amounttriggers a taxable event, the machine automatically records the eventwith the pin. For example, the pin may be used to execute the tax form.The machine then automatically submits the tax form on behalf of theplayer. The machine also may deduct the corresponding tax liability fromthe player's winnings The player does not need to stop playing. Once theplayer has surpassed a certain number of games or the specific length oftime has expired, the system may prompt the player to re-authorize hisauthorization on the tax forms.

In one embodiment, the system receives a request from a player to play agame on a gaming device. The system determines an identity of the playerand a location of the gaming device. The system also determines whetherthe player has an authorization profile. Based on the location of thegaming device, the system determines at least one jurisdiction thatgoverns the player's taxable winnings

Alternative Technologies

It will be understood that the technologies described herein for making,using, or practicing various embodiments are but a subset of thepossible technologies that may be used for the same or similar purposes.The particular technologies described herein are not to be construed aslimiting. Rather, various embodiments contemplate alternate technologiesfor making, using, or practicing various embodiments.

Modifications, additions, or omissions may be made to the method withoutdeparting from the scope of the invention. The method may include more,fewer, or other steps. Additionally, steps may be performed in anysuitable order without departing from the scope of the invention.

While this disclosure has been described in terms of certain embodimentsand generally associated methods, alterations and permutations of theembodiments and methods will be apparent to those skilled in the art.Accordingly, the above description of example embodiments does notconstrain this disclosure. Other changes, substitutions, and alterationsare also possible without departing from the spirit and scope of thisdisclosure, as defined by the claims herein.

Additional Embodiments

A. A method for computing an aggregate tax liability at a gaming device,in which the method comprises: receiving, via a processor, an indicationfrom the gaming device of a start of a gaming period, in which aplurality of games are played by a player during the gaming period, inwhich the processor and the gaming device are in communication over anetwork; receiving, via the processor, an indication of an end thegaming period; monitoring, via the processor, an amount of the player'swinnings and losses for each game played; computing, via the processor,a total winnings and a total losses incurred by the player during thegaming period; computing, via the processor, an aggregate amount thatcomprises a summation of the total winning and the total losses duringthe gaming period; determining, via the processor, a location of thegaming device; based on the location of the gaming device, determining,via the processor, at least one jurisdiction that governs the aggregatetax liability; and computing, via the processor, the aggregate taxliability based on the aggregate amount and the at least onejurisdiction.

A.1. The method of claim A, in which the gaming device is a stationarykiosk. A.2. The method of claim A, in which the gaming device is amobile device. A.2.1. The method of claim A.2., in which the mobiledevice is voice-activated by the player. A.2.2. The method of claimA.2., in which the mobile device is hands-free.

A.3. The method of claim A, in which the gaming device is a wearablemobile device. A.3.1. The method of claim A.3., in which the wearablemobile device is an electronic watch. A.3.2. The method of claim A.3.,in which the wearable mobile device is a virtual reality (VR) accessory.A.3.3. The method of claim A.3., in which the wearable mobile device isvirtual reality goggles. A.3.4. The method of claim A.0., in which thewearable mobile device is a ring.

A.4. The method of claim A, in which detecting the start of the gamingperiod comprises: receiving an indication that the player has loggedonto the gaming device; and in which detecting the end of the gamingperiod comprises receiving an indication that the player has logged offthe gaming device. A.4.1. The method of claim A.4., in which the playerlogs onto the gaming device by providing biometric information. A.5. Themethod of claim A, in which detecting the start of the gaming periodcomprises receiving an indication that the player has inserted a creditcard into the gaming device; and in which detecting the end of thegaming period comprises receiving an indication that the player hasremoved the credit card from the gaming device. A.6. The method of claimA, in which detecting the start of the gaming period comprises receivingan indication that the player has inserted a player card into the gamingdevice; and in which detecting the end of the gaming period comprisesreceiving an indication that the player has removed the player card fromthe gaming device. A.6.1. The method of claim A.6., in which the playercard comprises a monetary value. A.7. The method of claim A, in whichdetecting the start of the gaming period comprises receiving anindication that the player has inserted a player card into the gamingdevice, in which the player card comprises a monetary value; and inwhich detecting the end of the gaming period comprises receiving anindication that the monetary value of the player card has beenexhausted. A.8. The method of claim A, in which detecting the start ofthe gaming period comprises receiving an indication that the player hasinserted a monetary value in tokens into the gaming device; and in whichdetecting the end of the gaming period comprises receiving an indicationthat the monetary value has run out. A.9. The method of claim A furthercomprising: receiving a request to start the gaming period; andreceiving a request to end the gaming period.

A.10. The method of claim A further comprising: determining that theaggregate amount equals a net loss and determining that no tax liabilityexists. A.11. The method of claim A further comprising: generating areporting statement that indicates the total winnings and the totallosses during the gaming period, in which the reporting statement may besubmitted to the IRS. A.11.1. The method of claim A.11., in which thereporting statement is printed by a TITO (ticket-in, ticket-out)machine. A.11.2. The method of claim A.11., in which the player obtainsthe reporting statement via nearfield technology.

A.12. The method of claim A further comprising: requesting that theplayer fill out an electronic tax form for each jurisdiction that isrelevant to the player; obtaining an electronic authorization from theplayer; determining that the aggregate tax liability exceeds a taxablethreshold for the at least one jurisdiction; and in response todetermining that the aggregate tax liability exceeds the taxablethreshold, transmitting a tax submission to a tax authority, in whichthe tax submission comprises at least the electronic tax form and theelectronic authorization.

A.12.1. The method of claim A.12 further comprising: receiving anindication that the electronic authorization is valid for a period oftime. A.12.2. The method of claim A.12 further comprising: receiving anindication that the electronic authorization is valid for a quantity ofgames played by the player. A.12.3. The method of claim A.12 furthercomprising receiving an indication that the electronic authorization isvalid for a quantity of tax submissions. A.12.4. The method of claimA.12 further comprising: receiving an indication that the electronicauthorization is valid for a maximum tax liability amount, in which themaximum tax liability amount is determined in advance of receiving therequest from the player. A.12.5. The method of claim A.12 furthercomprising: receiving an indication that the electronic authorization isvalid for a type of game.

A.12.6. The method of claim A.12, in which obtaining the electronicauthorization of the player comprises: receiving an electronicsignature. A.12.7. The method of claim A.12, in which obtaining theelectronic authorization comprises: receiving biometric data of theplayer. A.12.8. The method of claim A.12., in which obtaining theelectronic authorization of the player comprises: performing a retinalscan on the player. A.12.9. The method of claim A.12., in whichobtaining the electronic authorization of the player comprises:performing a facial scan on the player. A.12.10. The method of claimA.12., in which obtaining the electronic authorization of the playercomprises: performing a fingerprint scan on the player.

A.12.11. The method of claim A.12., in which the taxable thresholdvaries depending on the at least one jurisdiction. A.12.12. The methodof claim A.12., in which the taxable threshold is an amount that isdetermined by the location of the player.

A.12.13. The method of claim A.12, in which transmitting the electronictax form and transmitting the electronic authorization are performed onbehalf of the player. A.12.14. The method of claim A.12, in which aprompt is transmitted to the player, in which the prompt requests theplayer's approval before transmitting the electronic tax form andtransmitting the electronic authorization. A.12.15. The method of claimA.12, in which the electronic tax form and the electronic authorizationare transmitted automatically without the player's input. A.12.16. Themethod of claim A.12 further comprising: transmitting a notification tothe player that the tax submission has been transmitted.

A.12.17. The method of claim A.12 further comprising: receiving arequest to modify the electronic authorization from the player.A.12.17.1. The method of claim A.12.17, in which the request to modifyfurther comprises: canceling the electronic authorization for the game.A.12.17.2. The method of claim A.12.17, in which the request to modifyfurther comprises: adjusting a period of time in which the electronicauthorization is valid. A.12.17.3. The method of claim A.12.17, in whichthe request to modify further comprises: adjusting a quantity of gamesin which the electronic authorization is valid. A.12.17.4. The method ofclaim A.12.17, in which the request to modify further comprises:adjusting a quantity of tax submissions in which the electronicauthorization is valid. A.12.17.5. The method of claim A.12.17, in whichthe request to modify further comprises: adjusting a maximum taxliability amount in which the electronic authorization is valid.A.12.17.6. The method of claim A.12.17., in which the request to modifyfurther comprises: adjusting a type of game that the electronicauthorization is valid.

A.12.18. The method of claim A.12. further comprising: determining thatthe electronic authorization is no longer valid. A.12.18.1. The methodof claim A.12.18. further comprising: transmitting an indication to theplayer that the electronic authorization is no longer valid. A.12.18.2.The method of claim A.12.18. further comprising: receiving an updatedelectronic authorization from the player. A.12.19. The method of claimA.12 further comprising: transmitting a request for the player to submitan updated electronic authorization. A.12.19.1. The method of claimA.12.19. further comprising: receiving an updated electronicauthorization from the player.

A.12.20. The method of claim A further comprising: verifying that theelectronic tax form is up-to-date. A.12.21. The method of claim Afurther comprising: updating the electronic tax form to reflect anychanges within the at least one jurisdiction. A.12.22. The method ofclaim A, in which the tax authority corresponds to the at least onejurisdiction.

A.13. The method of claim A further comprising: awarding the player witha payout that comprises the player's winnings less the aggregate taxliability. A.13.1. The method of claim A.13. further comprising: storingthe player's winnings as credits. A.13.1.1. The method of claim A.13.1.,in which the credits are redeemable for playing future games. A.13.1.2.The method of claim A.13.1., in which the credits are converted intocash. A.13.2. The method of claim A.13. further comprising: printing avoucher that is redeemable at a cashier location in an amount of theplayer's winnings

B. An apparatus comprising: a processor; and a memory, in which thememory stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, directthe processor to: receive an indication from a gaming device of a startof a gaming period, in which a plurality of games are played by a playerduring the gaming period, in which the processor and the gaming deviceare in communication over a network; receive an indication of an end thegaming period; monitor an amount of the player's winnings and losses foreach game played; compute a total winnings and a total losses incurredby the player during the gaming period; compute an aggregate amount thatcomprises a summation of the total winning and the total losses duringthe gaming period; determine a location of the gaming device; based onthe location of the gaming device, determine at least one jurisdictionthat governs the player's aggregate tax liability; and compute anaggregate tax liability based on the aggregate amount and the at leastone jurisdiction.

B.1. The apparatus of claim B, in which the gaming device is a mobiledevice. B.1.1. The apparatus of claim B.1., in which the mobile deviceis voice-activated by the player. B.1.2. The apparatus of claim B.1., inwhich the mobile device is hands-free. B.2. The apparatus of claim B, inwhich the gaming device is a stationary kiosk. B.3. The apparatus ofclaim B, in which the gaming device is a wearable mobile device. B.3.1.The apparatus of claim B.3., in which the wearable mobile device is anelectronic watch. B.3.2. The apparatus of claim B.3., in which thewearable mobile device is a virtual reality (VR) accessory. B.3.3. Theapparatus of claim B.3., in which the wearable mobile device is virtualreality goggles. B.3.4. The apparatus of claim B.0., in which thewearable mobile device is a ring.

B.4. The apparatus of claim B, in which the memory stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: receivean indication that the player has logged onto the gaming device andreceive an indication that the player has logged off the gaming device.B.4.1. The apparatus of claim B.4., in which the player logs onto thegaming device by providing biometric information.

B.5. The apparatus of claim B, in which the memory stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: receivean indication that the player has inserted a credit card into the gamingdevice; and receive an indication that the player has removed the creditcard from the gaming device.

B.6. The apparatus of claim B, in which the memory stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: receivean indication that the player has inserted a player card into the gamingdevice; and receive an indication that the player has removed the playercard from the gaming device. B.6.1. The apparatus of claim B.6., inwhich the player card comprises a monetary value.

B.7. The apparatus of claim B, in which the memory stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: receivean indication that the player has inserted a player card into the gamingdevice, in which the player card comprises a monetary value; and receivean indication that the monetary value of the player card has beenexhausted. B.8. The apparatus of claim B, in which the memory storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: receive an indication that the player has inserted a monetary valuein tokens into the gaming device; and receive an indication that themonetary value has run out. B.9. The apparatus of claim B, in which thememory stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, directthe processor to: receive a request to start the gaming period; andreceive a request to end the gaming period.

B.10. The apparatus of claim B, in which the memory stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to:determine that the aggregate amount equals a net loss and determine thatno tax liability exists. B.11. The apparatus of claim B, in which thememory stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, directthe processor to: generate a reporting statement that indicates thetotal winnings and the total losses during the gaming period, in whichthe reporting statement may be submitted to the IRS. B.11.1. Theapparatus of claim B.11., in which the reporting statement is printed bya TITO (ticket-in, ticket-out) machine. B.11.2. The apparatus of claimB.11., in which the player obtains the reporting statement via nearfieldtechnology.

B.12. The apparatus of claim B, in which the memory stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: requestthat the player fill out an electronic tax form for each jurisdictionthat is relevant to the player; obtain an electronic authorization fromthe player; determine that the aggregate tax liability exceeds a taxablethreshold for the at least one jurisdiction; and in response todetermining that the aggregate tax liability exceeds the taxablethreshold, transmit a tax submission to a tax authority, in which thetax submission comprises at least the electronic tax form and theelectronic authorization.

B.12.1. The apparatus of claim B.12, in which the memory storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: receive an indication that the electronic authorization is valid fora period of time. B.12.2. The apparatus of claim B.12, in which thememory stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, directthe processor to: receive an indication that the electronicauthorization is valid for a quantity of games played by the player.B.12.3. The apparatus of claim B.12, in which the memory storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: receive an indication that the electronic authorization is valid fora quantity of tax submissions. B.12.4. The apparatus of claim B.12, inwhich the memory stores instructions which, when executed by theprocessor, direct the processor to: receive an indication that theelectronic authorization is valid for a maximum tax liability amount, inwhich the maximum tax liability amount is determined in advance ofreceiving the request from the player. B.12.5. The apparatus of claimB.12, in which the memory stores instructions which, when executed bythe processor, direct the processor to: receive an indication that theelectronic authorization is valid for a type of game.

B.12.6. The apparatus of claim B.12, in which the memory storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: receive an electronic signature. B.12.7. The apparatus of claimB.12, in which the memory stores instructions which, when executed bythe processor, direct the processor to: receive biometric data of theplayer. B.12.8. The apparatus of claim B.12., in which the memory storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: perform a retinal scan on the player. B.12.9. The apparatus of claimB.12., in which the memory stores instructions which, when executed bythe processor, direct the processor to: perform a facial scan on theplayer. B.12.10. The apparatus of claim B.12., in which the memorystores instructions which, when executed by the processor, direct theprocessor to: perform a fingerprint scan on the player.

B.12.11. The apparatus of claim B.12., in which the taxable thresholdvaries depending on the at least one jurisdiction. B.12.12. Theapparatus of claim B.12., in which the taxable threshold is an amountthat is determined by the location of the player.

B.12.13. The apparatus of claim B.12, in which transmitting theelectronic tax form and transmitting the electronic authorization areperformed on behalf of the player. B.12.14. The apparatus of claim B.12,in which a prompt is transmitted to the player, in which the promptrequests the player's approval before transmitting the electronic taxform and transmitting the electronic authorization. B.12.15. Theapparatus of claim B.12, in which the electronic tax form and theelectronic authorization are transmitted automatically without theplayer's input. B.12.16. The apparatus of claim B.12, in which thememory stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, directthe processor to: transmit a notification to the player that the taxsubmission has been transmitted.

B.12.17. The apparatus of claim B.12, in which the memory storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: receive a request to modify the electronic authorization from theplayer. B.12.17.1. The apparatus of claim B.12.17, in which the memorystores instructions which, when executed by the processor, direct theprocessor to: cancel the electronic authorization for the game.B.12.17.2. The apparatus of claim B.12.17, in which the memory storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: adjust a period of time in which the electronic authorization isvalid. B.12.17.3. The apparatus of claim B.12.17, in which the memorystores instructions which, when executed by the processor, direct theprocessor to: adjust a quantity of games in which the electronicauthorization is valid. B.12.17.4. The apparatus of claim B.12.17, inwhich the memory stores instructions which, when executed by theprocessor, direct the processor to: adjust a quantity of tax submissionsin which the electronic authorization is valid. B.12.17.5. The apparatusof claim B.12.17, in which the memory stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: adjust a maximum taxliability amount in which the electronic authorization is valid.B.12.17.6. The apparatus of claim B.12.17, in which the memory storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: adjust a type of game that the electronic authorization is valid.

B.12.18. The apparatus of claim B.12., in which the memory storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: determine that the electronic authorization is no longer valid.B.12.18.1. The apparatus of claim B.12.18, in which the memory storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: transmit an indication to the player that the electronicauthorization is no longer valid. B.12.18.2. The apparatus of claimB.12.18, in which the memory stores instructions which, when executed bythe processor, direct the processor to: receive an updated electronicauthorization from the player. B.12.19. The apparatus of claim B.12, inwhich the memory stores instructions which, when executed by theprocessor, direct the processor to: transmit a request for the player tosubmit an updated electronic authorization. B.12.19.1. The apparatus ofclaim B.12.19, in which the memory stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: receive an updatedelectronic authorization from the player.

B.12.20. The apparatus of claim B, in which the memory storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: verify that the electronic tax form is up-to-date. B.12.21. Theapparatus of claim B, in which the memory stores instructions which,when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: update theelectronic tax form to reflect any changes within the at least onejurisdiction. B.12.22. The apparatus of claim B, in which the taxauthority corresponds to the at least one jurisdiction.

B.13. The apparatus of claim B, in which the memory stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: awardthe player with a payout that comprises the player's winnings less theaggregate tax liability. B.13.1. The apparatus of claim B.13, in whichthe memory stores instructions which, when executed by the processor,direct the processor to: store the player's winnings as credits.B.13.1.1. The apparatus of claim B.13.1., in which the credits areredeemable for playing future games. B.13.1.2. The apparatus of claimB.13.1., in which the credits are converted into cash. B.13.2. Theapparatus of claim B.13, in which the memory stores instructions which,when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: print a voucherthat is redeemable at a cashier location in an amount of the player'swinnings

C. An article of manufacture comprising: a tangible, non-transitorycomputer-readable medium, in which the computer-readable medium storesinstructions which, when executed by a processor, direct the processorto: receive an indication from a gaming device of a start of a gamingperiod, in which a plurality of games are played by a player during thegaming period, in which the processor and the gaming device are incommunication over a network; receive an indication of an end the gamingperiod; monitor an amount of the player's winnings and losses for eachgame played; compute a total winnings and a total losses incurred by theplayer during the gaming period; compute an aggregate amount thatcomprises a summation of the total winning and the total losses duringthe gaming period; determine a location of the gaming device; based onthe location of the gaming device, determine at least one jurisdictionthat governs the player's aggregate tax liability; and compute anaggregate tax liability based on the aggregate amount and the at leastone jurisdiction.

C.1. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which the gaming deviceis a mobile device. C.1.1. The article of manufacture of claim C.1., inwhich the mobile device is voice-activated by the player. C.1.2. Thearticle of manufacture of claim C.1., in which the mobile device ishands-free. C.2. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which thegaming device is a stationary kiosk. C.3. The article of manufacture ofclaim C, in which the gaming device is a wearable mobile device. C.3.1.The article of manufacture of claim C.3., in which the wearable mobiledevice is an electronic watch. C.3.2. The article of manufacture ofclaim C.3., in which the wearable mobile device is a virtual reality(VR) accessory. C.3.3. The article of manufacture of claim C.3., inwhich the wearable mobile device is virtual reality goggles. C.3.4. Thearticle of manufacture of claim C.0., in which the wearable mobiledevice is a ring.

C.4. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: receive anindication that the player has logged onto the gaming device and receivean indication that the player has logged off the gaming device. C.4.1.The article of manufacture of claim C.4., in which the player logs ontothe gaming device by providing biometric information.

C.5. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: receive anindication that the player has inserted a credit card into the gamingdevice; and receive an indication that the player has removed the creditcard from the gaming device.

C.6. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: receive anindication that the player has inserted a player card into the gamingdevice; and receive an indication that the player has removed the playercard from the gaming device. C.6.1. The article of manufacture of claimC.6., in which the player card comprises a monetary value.

C.7. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: receive anindication that the player has inserted a player card into the gamingdevice, in which the player card comprises a monetary value; and receivean indication that the monetary value of the player card has beenexhausted. C.8. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which thetangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: receivean indication that the player has inserted a monetary value in tokensinto the gaming device; and receive an indication that the monetaryvalue has run out. C.9. The article of manufacture of claim C, in whichthe tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: receive a request to start the gaming period; and receive a requestto end the gaming period.

C.10. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: determine that theaggregate amount equals a net loss and determine that no tax liabilityexists. C.11. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which thetangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: generatea reporting statement that indicates the total winnings and the totallosses during the gaming period, in which the reporting statement may besubmitted to the IRS. C.11.1. The article of manufacture of claim C.11.,in which the reporting statement is printed by a TITO (ticket-in,ticket-out) machine. C.11.2. The article of manufacture of claim C.11.,in which the player obtains the reporting statement via nearfieldtechnology.

C.12. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: request that theplayer fill out an electronic tax form for each jurisdiction that isrelevant to the player; obtain an electronic authorization from theplayer; determine that the aggregate tax liability exceeds a taxablethreshold for the at least one jurisdiction; and in response todetermining that the aggregate tax liability exceeds the taxablethreshold, transmit a tax submission to a tax authority, in which thetax submission comprises at least the electronic tax form and theelectronic authorization.

C.12.1. The article of manufacture of claim C.12, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: receive anindication that the electronic authorization is valid for a period oftime. C.12.2. The article of manufacture of claim C.12, in which thetangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: receivean indication that the electronic authorization is valid for a quantityof games played by the player. C.12.3. The article of manufacture ofclaim C.12, in which the tangible, non-transitory computer-readablemedium stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, directthe processor to: receive an indication that the electronicauthorization is valid for a quantity of tax submissions. C.12.4. Thearticle of manufacture of claim C.12, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: receive anindication that the electronic authorization is valid for a maximum taxliability amount, in which the maximum tax liability amount isdetermined in advance of receiving the request from the player. C.12.5.The article of manufacture of claim C.12, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: receive anindication that the electronic authorization is valid for a type ofgame.

C.12.6. The article of manufacture of claim C.12, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: receive anelectronic signature. C.12.7. The article of manufacture of claim C.12,in which the tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: receive biometric data of the player. C.12.8. The article ofmanufacture of claim C.12., in which the tangible, non-transitorycomputer-readable medium stores instructions which, when executed by theprocessor, direct the processor to: perform a retinal scan on theplayer. C.12.9. The article of manufacture of claim C.12., in which thetangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: performa facial scan on the player. C.12.10. The article of manufacture ofclaim C.12., in which the tangible, non-transitory computer-readablemedium stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, directthe processor to: perform a fingerprint scan on the player.

C.12.11. The article of manufacture of claim C.12., in which the taxablethreshold varies depending on the at least one jurisdiction. C.12.12.The article of manufacture of claim C.12., in which the taxablethreshold is an amount that is determined by the location of the player.

C.12.13. The article of manufacture of claim C.12, in which transmittingthe electronic tax form and transmitting the electronic authorizationare performed on behalf of the player. C.12.14. The article ofmanufacture of claim C.12, in which a prompt is transmitted to theplayer, in which the prompt requests the player's approval beforetransmitting the electronic tax form and transmitting the electronicauthorization. C.12.15. The article of manufacture of claim C.12, inwhich the electronic tax form and the electronic authorization aretransmitted automatically without the player's input. C.12.16. Thearticle of manufacture of claim C.12, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: transmit anotification to the player that the tax submission has been transmitted.

C.12.17. The article of manufacture of claim C.12, in which thetangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: receivea request to modify the electronic authorization from the player.C.12.17.1. The article of manufacture of claim C.12.17, in which thetangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: cancelthe electronic authorization for the game. C.12.17.2. The article ofmanufacture of claim C.12.17, in which the tangible, non-transitorycomputer-readable medium stores instructions which, when executed by theprocessor, direct the processor to: adjust a period of time in which theelectronic authorization is valid. C.12.17.3. The article of manufactureof claim C.12.17, in which the tangible, non-transitorycomputer-readable medium stores instructions which, when executed by theprocessor, direct the processor to: adjust a quantity of games in whichthe electronic authorization is valid. C.12.17.4. The article ofmanufacture of claim C.12.17, in which the tangible, non-transitorycomputer-readable medium stores instructions which, when executed by theprocessor, direct the processor to: adjust a quantity of tax submissionsin which the electronic authorization is valid. C.12.17.5. The articleof manufacture of claim C.12.17, in which the tangible, non-transitorycomputer-readable medium stores instructions which, when executed by theprocessor, direct the processor to: adjust a maximum tax liabilityamount in which the electronic authorization is valid. C.12.17.6. Thearticle of manufacture of claim C.12.17, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: adjust a type ofgame that the electronic authorization is valid.

C.12.18. The article of manufacture of claim C.12., in which thetangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to:determine that the electronic authorization is no longer valid.C.12.18.1. The article of manufacture of claim C.12.18, in which thetangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: transmitan indication to the player that the electronic authorization is nolonger valid. C.12.18.2. The article of manufacture of claim C.12.18, inwhich the tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: receive an updated electronic authorization from the player.C.12.19. The article of manufacture of claim C.12, in which thetangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: transmita request for the player to submit an updated electronic authorization.C.12.19.1. The article of manufacture of claim C.12.19, in which thetangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: receivean updated electronic authorization from the player.

C.12.20. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: verify that theelectronic tax form is up-to-date. C.12.21. The article of manufactureof claim C, in which the tangible, non-transitory computer-readablemedium stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, directthe processor to: update the electronic tax form to reflect any changeswithin the at least one jurisdiction. C.12.22. The article ofmanufacture of claim C, in which the tax authority corresponds to the atleast one jurisdiction.

C.13. The article of manufacture of claim C, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: award the playerwith a payout that comprises the player's winnings less the aggregatetax liability. C.13.1. The article of manufacture of claim C.13, inwhich the tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium storesinstructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processorto: store the player's winnings as credits. C.13.1.1. The article ofmanufacture of claim C.13.1., in which the credits are redeemable forplaying future games. C.13.1.2. The article of manufacture of claimC.13.1., in which the credits are converted into cash. C.13.2. Thearticle of manufacture of claim C.13, in which the tangible,non-transitory computer-readable medium stores instructions which, whenexecuted by the processor, direct the processor to: print a voucher thatis redeemable at a cashier location in an amount of the player'swinnings.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

The following issued patents and patent applications are incorporated intheir entirety by reference herein for all purposes:

U.S. application Ser. No. 14/584,381;

U.S. Prov. No. 61/921,409;

U.S. Pat. No. 8,210,931 (application Ser. No. 11/871,403);

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U.S. application Ser. No. 14/584,381.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method comprising: receiving, via a processor,an indication from a gaming device of a start of a gaming period, inwhich a plurality of games are played by a player during the gamingperiod, in which the processor and the gaming device are incommunication over a network; receiving, via the processor, anelectronic authorization to report taxes for a specific quantity ofgames played during the gaming period; receiving, via the processor, anindication of an end the gaming period; monitoring, via the processor,an amount winnings and losses for each game played; computing, via theprocessor, a total winnings and a total losses incurred by the playerduring the gaming period; computing, via the processor, an aggregateamount that comprises a summation of the total winning and the totallosses during the gaming period; determining, via the processor, alocation of the gaming device; based on the location of the gamingdevice, determining, via the processor, at least one tax jurisdiction;computing, via the processor, an aggregate tax liability based on theaggregate amount and the at least one jurisdiction; determining aquantity of games played during the gaming period; and in response todetermining that the aggregate tax liability exceeds a taxable thresholdand that the quantity of games played during the gaming period is lessthan or equal to the specific quantity of games that was authorized,transmitting a tax submission to a tax authority, in which the taxsubmission comprises at least the electronic tax form and the electronicauthorization.
 2. The method of claim 1, in which the gaming device is astationary kiosk.
 3. The method of claim 1, in which the gaming deviceis a mobile device.
 4. The method of claim 1, in which the gaming deviceis voice-activated by the player.
 5. The method of claim 1, in which thegaming device is a wearable mobile device.
 6. The method of claim 1, inwhich detecting the start of the gaming period comprises receiving anindication that the player has logged onto the gaming device; and inwhich detecting the end of the gaming period comprises receiving anindication that the player has logged off the gaming device.
 7. Themethod of claim 6, in which the play logs onto the gaming device byproviding biometric information.
 8. The method of claim 1, in whichdetecting the start of the gaming period comprises receiving anindication that the player has inserted a credit card into the gamingdevice; and in which detecting the end of the gaming period comprisesreceiving an indication that the player has removed the credit card fromthe gaming device.
 9. The method of claim 1 further comprising:generating a reporting statement that indicates the total winnings andthe total losses during the gaming period, in which the reportingstatement may be submitted to the IRS.
 10. The method of claim 1 furthercomprising: generating, via the processor, an electronically generatedtax document that is electronically authorized by the player fortransmission to a computing device of a tax authority.
 11. The method ofclaim 10 further comprising: receiving an indication that the electronicauthorization is valid for a period of time.
 12. The method of claim 10,in which obtaining the electronic authorization of the player comprises:receiving an electronic signature.
 13. The method of claim 10, in whichobtaining the electronic authorization comprises: receiving biometricdata of the player.
 14. The method of claim 10, in which transmittingthe electronic tax form and transmitting the electronic authorizationare performed on behalf of the player.
 15. An apparatus comprising: aprocessor; and a memory, in which the memory to store instructionswhich, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to: receivean indication from a gaming device of a start of a gaming period, inwhich a plurality of games are played by a player during the gamingperiod; receive an electronic authorization to report taxes for aspecific quantity of games played during the gaming period; receive anindication of an end the gaming period; monitor an amount of winningsand losses for each game played; compute a total winnings and a totallosses incurred by the player during the gaming period; compute anaggregate amount that comprises a summation of the total winning and thetotal losses during the gaming period; determine a location of thegaming device; based on the location of the gaming device, determining,via the processor, at least one tax jurisdiction; compute an aggregatetax liability based on the aggregate amount and the at least onejurisdiction; determine a quantity of games played during the gamingperiod; and in response to determining that the aggregate tax liabilityexceeds a taxable threshold and that the quantity of games played duringthe gaming period is less than or equal to the specific quantity ofgames that was authorized, transmitting a tax submission to a taxauthority, in which the tax submission comprises at least the electronictax form and the electronic authorization.
 16. The apparatus of claim15, in which to detect the start of the gaming period comprises toreceive an indication that the player has logged onto the gaming device;and in which to detect the end of the gaming period comprises to receivean indication that the player has logged off the gaming device.
 17. Theapparatus of claim 15, in which to detect the start of the gaming periodcomprises to receive an indication that the player has inserted a creditcard into the gaming device; and in which to detect the end of thegaming period comprises to receive an indication that the player hasremoved the credit card from the gaming device.
 18. The apparatus ofclaim 15 further comprising to: generate a reporting statement thatindicates the total winnings and the total losses during the gamingperiod, in which the reporting statement may be submitted to the IRS.19. The apparatus of claim 15 further comprising to: request that theplayer fill out an electronic tax form for each jurisdiction that isrelevant to the player.